Articles by Aéris Fontaine
Guess sets up shop in South Africa for next DestinationGuess location
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American ready-to-wear brand Guess has unveiled the location of its next '#DestinationGuess'. After setting up shop in a number of European beach clubs and ski resorts over the last few months, the label is now settling in South Africa. In collaboration with its long-standing partner Marcolin, specialists in the production and distribution of...
Sézane opens second US store in Washington DC
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Women's ready-to-wear brand Sézane is continuing to travel the roads of the US to meet its American customers. Following the launch of a short-term base in Austin, Texas, it is now setting up shop in Washington DC. At the beginning of March, Sézane opened a pop-up store in South Congress, one of Austin's busiest shopping areas. The brand is now...
Esmod International secures environmental certification in France
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AFNOR, or the French Standardisation Association, has awarded the Paris-based fashion school Esmod International its ‘Progression 1 star’ ISO certification for environmental and social responsibility. The label recognises Esmod International's efforts to promote a more responsible approach to fashion and its commitment to helping companies and...
Grand Prize in Inclusive Design 2024: French international competition seeks students and designers
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Supported by APF France Handicap, Paris Good Fashion, the association of fashion professionals advocating for more responsible fashion in the French capital, and the French digital platform Eyes on Talents, which connects brands with talents from outside the country, are seeking candidates to compete for the Grand Prize in Inclusive Design 2024....
LISAA Mode students collaborate with shoe brand Méduse
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The French footwear brand Méduse, known for its plastic sandals, has invited students from the LISAA Paris fashion school to envision the new signature piece for its latest collection. As part of a student project, Méduse has created a special assignment for the LISAA Paris students. They have been asked to create a textile piece that will...
Creations by Esmod students to be sold in Paris concept store
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The 'No Mad' capsulecollection, crafted by students from Paris-based international fashion school Esmod, will be available starting March 2, 2024 at the concept store Front de Mode located at Volta street 42 in Paris’ third quarter. The No Mad collection came to life in 2023 as part of a student project. Taking a more responsible approach to...
France’s National Museum of Education explores role and evolution of clothing in schools
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As the debate over the adoption of school uniforms rages on in France and their trial use begins in some cities, an exhibition in the city of Rouen in the north traces the symbolic role of clothing in educational institutions. In the exhibition, France’s National Museum of Education invites visitors to explore the evolution of clothing in...
École des Arts Décoratifs, Saint-Eustache church announce winner of project competition
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French designer Clara Daguin is the lucky winner of project competition launched by the École des Arts Décoratifs (Paris' school of decorative arts) in partnership with the Saint-Eustache church in Paris. In 2023, the École des Arts Décoratifs and the Église Saint-Eustache invited young emerging creatives and designers to imagine a contemporary...
New targets, no gender and international expansion: No Name’s ambitions for 2024
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Famous for its platform sneakers adopted by the Spice Girls in the 90s, shoe brand No Name is looking to reposition its offering to attract new customers. Valérie Chétrit, the group's marketing and communications director, spoke to FashionUnited about the company's ambitions for the coming year. "In 2023, we repositioned the entire offer," said...
Labels to Watch: 5 Childrenswear labels to keep an eye on
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Clothing for adults presents itself in a variety of aesthetics, and children's fashion is no exception. From princess dresses to timeless pieces and clothes with a more sporty feel or elegant lines, the brands, which operate in this segment, display very distinct universes. In this article, FashionUnited has selected five labels that are shaping...